die Pflichtverteidigerin
Translation
public defender (female), court-appointed counsel (female)
Examples
Die Angeklagte bekam eine Pflichtverteidigerin gestellt.
The defendant was assigned a public defender.
Grammar Patterns
to assign sb. ((dative)) a Pflichtverteidigerin. The defendant was assigned a public defender.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anwältin von Amts wegen (court-appointed lawyer); Antonyms: Wahlverteidigerin (chosen defender)
Etymology
Composed of 'Pflicht' (duty) and 'Verteidigerin' (female defender). A defender appointed by the 'duty' of the court.
Memory Tips
It's the court's 'Pflicht' (duty) to provide a 'Verteidigerin' (female defender) if the accused cannot afford one.